Barton Highway facts for kids

The Barton Highway is an important road in Australia. It connects parts of New South Wales with the Australian Capital Territory. You might also hear it called A25. Highways like this help people travel between cities and towns, making it easier to visit places or transport goods.

What is the Barton Highway?

The Barton Highway is a main road that helps connect the city of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory with towns in New South Wales. It's a busy road used by many cars, trucks, and buses every day. It's named after Edmund Barton, who was Australia's first Prime Minister.

Where is the Barton Highway Located?

This highway stretches across two different areas in Australia. It starts in the Australian Capital Territory, near Canberra. Then, it crosses the border into New South Wales. It's a key link for people living in both regions.

Future Plans for the Highway

Roads need to be updated as more people use them. The Barton Highway is getting some big improvements. A project started in 2020 to make parts of the highway wider. This is called "duplication," which means adding more lanes. The goal is to make the road safer and reduce traffic jams. These upgrades are expected to be finished in 2023.

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  Intersection of the Federal Highway, Barton Highway and Northbourne Avenue.